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EDISCSCULPTThe sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It runs from the lower back, through the buttocks, and down the legs. It is responsible for sending many nerve signals to and from that area of the body. When the sciatic nerve becomes compressed or inflamed, the result is sciatica, a painful but treatable condition.
Signs & Symptoms
While only a doctor using medical imaging and physical examination can make a definitive diagnosis, sciatica symptoms include:
Sciatica can be quite painful, but it usually doesn't cause issues with the body as a whole. If you experience progressive muscle weakness or incontinence, however, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition, if the pain has a dramatic or debilitating effect on your day-to-day life, then getting treatment is more urgent than it is in most cases. Those symptoms are considered to be much more serious than the pain symptoms of sciatica.
Treatment
Most cases of sciatica can be treated using non-invasive or invasive means, but the exact course of treatment will depend on what caused the sciatica and how severe it is. Often, physical therapy and medication are used to treat sciatica symptoms in the short term, while exercise and other at-home methods can be used to prevent flare-ups in the long term. However, surgical treatment is available when necessary.
To learn more about diagnosis and treatment for sciatica, please click below or call Haar Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at (646) 374-1799.
Signs & Symptoms
While only a doctor using medical imaging and physical examination can make a definitive diagnosis, sciatica symptoms include:
- Shooting pain
- Pain in the leg or behind, which may get worse when sitting
- Burning or tingling in the leg
- Muscle weakness in the leg or foot
- Numbness in the leg or foot
Sciatica can be quite painful, but it usually doesn't cause issues with the body as a whole. If you experience progressive muscle weakness or incontinence, however, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition, if the pain has a dramatic or debilitating effect on your day-to-day life, then getting treatment is more urgent than it is in most cases. Those symptoms are considered to be much more serious than the pain symptoms of sciatica.
Treatment
Most cases of sciatica can be treated using non-invasive or invasive means, but the exact course of treatment will depend on what caused the sciatica and how severe it is. Often, physical therapy and medication are used to treat sciatica symptoms in the short term, while exercise and other at-home methods can be used to prevent flare-ups in the long term. However, surgical treatment is available when necessary.
To learn more about diagnosis and treatment for sciatica, please click below or call Haar Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at (646) 374-1799.
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